A girl from Dagenham who has been missing for over a week could be in Newham, police believe.

Nelma Da Silva was last seen on Saturday May 27 and officers are “growing increasingly concerned” over her welfare.

Nelma, who is slim and black with short black hair, used to live in Newham. She has many friends in the area and often spends time in Westfield and the Stratford Centre.

When she was last seen she was wearing black jeans and a croptop.

Ayone with any information on Nelma’s whereabouts is urged to call Ilford police station on 0208 345 2764 or Missing People on 116000.